We are excited to be recruiting for a Head of Communications at Sistema Scotland.
Hybrid working between our Big Noise centres and home working (contractual base can be any of our Big Noise centres). Travel to all our Big Noise centres across Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee & Aberdeen) will be required.
Responsibilities
As Head of Communications, you will work with the Chief Executive Officer and wider Leadership Team to enhance and protect Sistema Scotland’s reputation as a leading voice within its sector across Scotland. You will also develop and deliver the organisation’s Communications Strategy, alongside mentoring and line managing the Communications & Marketing Team. As part of the Leadership Team, you will also support the smooth running of the organisation and delivery on strategic outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
You will bring experience of working in a senior communications role in the charity or public sector, along with robust knowledge of the Scottish political and funding landscape. Experience of working with and managing successful relationships with multiple partners is also essential, along with knowledge of current issues regarding music education, community development and tackling inequalities in Scotland.
Salary and Working Hours
This is a part-time (21 hours per week), permanent post. Salary for this post is £50,296 to £54,266 per annum pro rata.
For further details, please visit our website where you can view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please).
EEO Statement
We believe our people should represent the communities we work with. That’s why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio‑economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
We also welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so before you apply for this post, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Selection Process
The selection process will be held in Big Noise Wester Hailes in Edinburgh on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 and will include a panel interview, a presentation and a short competency task.
All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.
Locations
* Aberdeen City
* Dundee City
* Edinburgh City
* Glasgow City
* Stirling
Application Deadline
The deadline is Monday 11 May 2026 at 10:00.
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